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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.58, 1,020.14 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.58, 1,020.14 and 474.10 is: 653.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.58 : 1,020.14 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.58/1,020.14 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.58x = 1,020.14 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.58x = 483,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,653.64/739.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.96

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